Abstract
Purpose: To add to the scientific evidence about establishing optimal online class size where active class engagement and course satisfaction are attained for faculty and students alike Methods: Data were collected from 2007 through 2010 using end of course student evaluations and Blackboard participation statistics. Simple linear regression, independent samples t-Test, and ANOVAS were used to test research questions. Results: As class size increases, student participation in discussion forums increases but faculty participation decreases. Student satisfaction increases as class size decreases. Students perceive higher satisfaction and greater critical thinking skills when taught by full-time faculty. Conclusion: Class size impacts faculty time, engagement in the course, and punctuality with returning assignments as well as student satisfaction with the instructor. Students perceive higher course value and greater critical thinking skills when courses are taught by full-time faculty instead of adjunct faculty.
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Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
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Keywords:
Quality, Online learning, global society
Recommended Citation
Tumulty, Gail and Oriol, Mary D., "The Quality of Student Learning in an Online International Graduate Nursing Program" (2012). INRC (Congress). 190.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2012/presentations_2012/190
Conference Name
23rd International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Brisbane, Australia
Conference Year
2012
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The Quality of Student Learning in an Online International Graduate Nursing Program
Brisbane, Australia
Purpose: To add to the scientific evidence about establishing optimal online class size where active class engagement and course satisfaction are attained for faculty and students alike Methods: Data were collected from 2007 through 2010 using end of course student evaluations and Blackboard participation statistics. Simple linear regression, independent samples t-Test, and ANOVAS were used to test research questions. Results: As class size increases, student participation in discussion forums increases but faculty participation decreases. Student satisfaction increases as class size decreases. Students perceive higher satisfaction and greater critical thinking skills when taught by full-time faculty. Conclusion: Class size impacts faculty time, engagement in the course, and punctuality with returning assignments as well as student satisfaction with the instructor. Students perceive higher course value and greater critical thinking skills when courses are taught by full-time faculty instead of adjunct faculty.